Acorn TV (US) January 2026 Premiere Schedule
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Last Updated on January 1, 2026 by Stefanie Hutson
It's a brand new year, and that means a new lineup of programming from Acorn TV – including a new season of My Life is Murder.
Shows Continuing on Acorn TV in January 2026
The Graham Norton Show, Season 33
This popular British TV talk show returns with a guest lineup that includes Keira Knightley, Malala Yousafzai, Aimee Lou Wood, Chris McCausland, Mumford & Sons, and Hozier. New episodes continue to air on Fridays.
New Shows on Acorn TV in January 2026
January 5th Premieres
My Life is Murder, Season 5
From murky aquarium dealings and cutthroat cheer squads to eerie dolls and a deadly island escape, Alexa Crowe (Lucy Lawless, Xena: Warrior Princess) faces some of her strangest investigations yet. As familiar adversaries reappear and buried truths emerge, the sharp-tongued sleuth is drawn into a case that hits closer to home and puts the people she cares about at risk.
Episodes will premiere as follows:
- January 5th: Episode 1 – When a fitness influencer suddenly dies while livestreaming, Alexa dives into the world of elite cheerleading to
uncover the truth. But as secrets, lies, and rivalries erupt, she realizes the killer may be closer to the squad than
suspected. - January 12th: Episode 2 – After a woman is found dead in a jellyfish tank, Alexa investigates an aquarium filled with secrets and lies. Her
suspects include a charming marine biologist, a fake online lover, and a shady widower - January 19th: Episode 3 – When a wealthy dog owner takes a deadly fall, Alexa discovers a murderous pet custody feud. Meanwhile, her
family drama escalates after she learns that her brother is mixed up in a risky scheme. - January 26th: Episode 4 – A lawyer plunges to his death at an exclusive trivia night, and Alexa and Madison go undercover to investigate. But
with ruthless competitors, secret wagers, and a powerful widow pulling strings, they race to crack the case before
the evening ends.
Catch up on previous seasons HERE.
January 12th Premieres
Quiz
The late-night quiz scandal of the early 2000s is retold here through the story of Major Charles Ingram (Matthew Macfadyen, Succession), who is accused of cheating his way to the £1 million jackpot on hit game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’. Following Ingram, his wife Diana (Sian Clifford, Fleabag) and those around them, the drama reconstructs the couple’s unlikely winning streak, the studio investigation and media storm that follow, and the high-profile court case that tries to determine whether they were masterminds of a con or victims of a perfect TV scandal. Three episode binge premiere.
January 19th PremierES
Hidden Assets, Season 3
This Irish-Belgian-Canadian crime drama follows Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau as it tracks dirty money from local drug raids to bombings and corruption networks stretching between County Clare and Antwerp, using financial forensics to dismantle high-level criminal enterprises. In the newest season, DS Claire Wallace (Nora-Jane Noone, The Ipcress File) and the CAB team are shaken when a case at home ends in tragedy and evidence connects it to a brutal killing in Spain, forcing them to work with Basque detectives to expose a sophisticated smuggling operation and a ruthless offender determined to stay hidden.
New episodes will air as follows:
- January 19th: Episode 1 – When a CAB raid unravels under her watch, Detective Sergeant Claire Wallace strives to contain the fallout. In
Bilbao, a brutal killing points to deeper criminal ties. - January 26th: Episode 2 – After a student’s dead body is discovered in Alice Heaslip’s Bilbao villa, Claire and Sean are set on a path of
investigation that will reveal that all these crimes are connected.
New episodes will continue on Mondays in February. Catch up on past seasons HERE.
Britain's Most Scenic Counties, Season 3
This four-part series follows Cheshire locals as they live, work and relax in the county they’re proud to call home. From traditional cheesemakers to staff at the famous zoo, the cameras capture daily life as the landscape glows with autumn colour. Along the way, it delves into Cheshire’s industrial and artisanal heritage, revealing a rich history that still shapes the area today. Four episode binge premiere.
Catch up on previous seasons here:
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